Louisville is the largest city in the state of Kentucky in the USA. The settlement that became the City of Louisville was founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark. It is named after King Louis XVI of France. It was an important riverport in the 19th century. Many people come to the city in May for the Kentucky Derby horse race.

Here are some pictures of buildings in Louisville:

  • The middle of Louisville at night

    The middle of Louisville at night

  • East Louisville's Highlands area

    East Louisville's Highlands area

  • Louisville City Hall (city government offices)

    Louisville City Hall (city government offices)

  • A giant baseball bat decorates the outside of Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.

    A giant baseball bat decorates the outside of Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.

  • The Belle of Louisville is a very old steamboat

    The Belle of Louisville is a very old steamboat